Volkswagen Tiguan vs Jeep Meridian vs Toyota Fortuner [2016-2021]

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan, Jeep Meridian and Toyota Fortuner [2016-2021]. The Volkswagen Tiguan price is Rs. 35.17 Lakh, Jeep Meridian price is Rs. 24.99 Lakh and Toyota Fortuner [2016-2021] price is Rs. 28.18 Lakh. The Volkswagen Tiguan is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Jeep Meridian is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Toyota Fortuner [2016-2021] is available in 2694 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Tiguan provides the mileage of 12.65 kmpl and Fortuner [2016-2021] provides the mileage of 10.01 kmpl.

Tiguan vs Meridian vs Fortuner [2016-2021] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Tiguan	Meridian	Fortuner [2016-2021]
Price	Rs. 35.17 Lakh	Rs. 24.99 Lakh	Rs. 28.18 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1984 cc	1956 cc	2694 cc
Power	187 bhp	168 bhp	164 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol

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Volkswagen Tiguan

Elegance 2.0 TSI DSG

Rs. 35.17 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Jeep Meridian

Longitude 4x2 MT

Rs. 24.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Toyota Fortuner [2016-2021]

2.7 4x2 MT [2016-2020]

Rs. 28.18 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Volkswagen Tiguan

Elegance 2.0 TSI DSG

Jeep Meridian

Longitude 4x2 MT

Toyota Fortuner [2016-2021]

2.7 4x2 MT [2016-2020]

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2694 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0 TSI	2.0 L Multijet II	4 cylinder Inline Petrol engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	164 bhp @ 5200 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750 rpm	245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	12.65View Mileage Details		10.01View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	759
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent Suspension with Coil Spring	McPherson strut with Frequency Selective Damping, HRS with Anti Roll Bar disc	Double wishbone
Rear Suspension	Independent Suspension by Four-link Axle	Multi-Link with strut suspension with FSD	Four link with Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.39	5.6	5.8
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Steel	Alloy
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R18	235 / 55 R18	265 / 65 R17
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R18	235 / 55 R18	265 / 65 R17

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Pedestrian)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone		Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2		1

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	30
Headlights	LED	LED Projector	LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active	Passive
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen	Halogen	LED on front, Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Auto Folding	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Chrome
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic		Internal with Remote

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wired	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	8	10.1
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	8	6	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	Not Available	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Mobile App Features
Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	8 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment		4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Vinyl	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type		Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Emperador Brown/Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	60:40 split	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat			60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue	Analogue - Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Nightshade Blue	Brilliant Black	Attitude Black
Deep Black	Galaxy Blue	Phantom Brown
Dolphin Grey	Techno Metallic Green	Grey Metallic
Reflex Silver	Magnesio Grey	Avant-Garde Bronze
Kings Red	Velvet Red	Silver Metallic
Oryx White	Minimal Grey	Super White
Pure White	Silvery Moon	White Pearl Crystal Shine
Pure White	Pearl White	White Pearl Crystal Shine

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

13 Ratings

4.7/5

15 Ratings

4.4/5

17 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	4.8Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.8Comfort	4.8Comfort	4.6Comfort
	4.8Performance	4.9Performance	4.6Performance
	3.8Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy	3.9Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	4.4Value for Money	4.6Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

One of the best in segment !!!!

After purchasing the car, I took a family road trip from Raipur to Kolkata. We left at 4:30 a.m. and arrived at 7 p.m. I drove 850kms without full halting, which was a lot of fun; the only downside was that the trip was over. I’ve attached a screenshot of my travel information. This car is a beast, and it’s worth every penny.

Don't buy

Never buy any Jeep product that is not fit for Indian customers, lacks service, stud down dealers, is extremely high maintenance, and has the worst real value. I'm already an existing user. Good to drive is the only reason, go for XUV 700, mg, best will Toyota, Tata you regret and suffer after 2 years of this JEEP, thankyou

Monster

Great riding on ruff roads specially for a Traveller like me it will make you feel comfortable in every condition like on the way to Tamil Nadu from Punjab I used and trust me this will not disappoint you and ride a smooth journey Pros *Comfortable *Design *Price Cons *Not good for heavy traffic/city

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Tiguan vs Meridian vs Fortuner [2016-2021] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Tiguan, Jeep Meridian and Toyota Fortuner [2016-2021]?

Volkswagen Tiguan price is Rs. 35.17 Lakh, Jeep Meridian price is Rs. 24.99 Lakh and Toyota Fortuner [2016-2021] price is Rs. 28.18 Lakh. Hence Jeep Meridian is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Tiguan compared to Meridian and Fortuner [2016-2021]?

For the Elegance 2.0 TSI DSG variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Tiguan produces 187 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm of torque. For the Longitude 4x2 MT variant, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Meridian produces 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque. For the 2.7 4x2 MT [2016-2020] variant, 2694 cc Petrol engine of Fortuner [2016-2021] produces 164 bhp @ 5200 rpm of power and 245 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare Tiguan, Meridian and Fortuner [2016-2021], CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare Tiguan, Meridian and Fortuner [2016-2021] comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs Jeep Meridian vs Toyota Fortuner [2016-2021]

Length (mm)	4509	4769	4795
Width (mm)	1839	1859	1855
Height (mm)	1665	1698	1835
Wheelbase (mm)	2679	2782	2745
Ground Clearance (mm)			220
Kerb Weight (kg)	1703

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	7
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	3
Bootspace (litres)	615	170
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60	60	80

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	Chrome Inserts

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	4	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	100000	100000